You know the players, now meet the models

May we introduce our team of youthful promise

These are the many faces of modern Europe, but united not divided by a love of our game. And our continent. May we introduce our team of youthful promise. They hail from 11 of the 24 qualified countries. Fashion has no borders and we’d hate to see more being built in Europe. Which is why we invited Lausanne-based photographer Jean-Vincent Simonet to spend a few weekends in Paris to compile this series of intimate portraits. His gentle gaze captures the pride and promise of youth with models devoid of make-up.

Ellen de Weer, Belgium/Viva Paris

Where are you from and what’s the name of your hometown?

I’m from Belgium and my home- town is called Leuven.

How old are you?

24.

What do you miss most about your country?

The down-to-earth straightforward mentality. Also my favourite places and parks to chill in Leuven. And of course my friends and family.

What has been the highlight of your career and where did it take place?

Shooting the Chloé campaign in Brindisi, in the South of Italy.

What’s your favorite place in Paris and how do you feel about it?

I love to chill near the Seine.

Who’s the most handsome football player?

Euhm, a Belgian one I guess, I have no clue about football or any players.

Carina Lammers, Germany/Supreme Paris

Where are you from and what’s the name of your hometown?

I come from a small town in Germany called Rhede, in beautiful Nordrhein- Westfalen.

How old are you?

I’m 24. I was born in June, so unfortunately I am turning 25 very soon.

What do you miss most about your country?

I definitely miss the nature. I love getting up in the morning when the air is still fresh and clear. When I breathe in, I feel at home. It has it’s own unique smell.

What has been the highlight of your career and where did it take place?

It’s very hard to choose one. I have been able to experience so many incredible things that I would have never dreamt of. The first time being on a runway was incredible. From all the shows so far Vivienne Westwood was the most impressive. The make-up was crazy and playful, the atmosphere of the show was inspiring and full of energy.

What is your favorite place in Paris and how do you feel about it?

My favorite place in Paris is a small garden in the house of my aunt and uncle. It’s very quaint and full of colorful flowers, fig trees, grapes and plants. A tiny paradise in Paris. But the whole of Paris is beautiful. The Île de la Cité is romantic in summer. Other than that I enjoy shopping at the second hand shops in Paris. You find the best pieces there!

Who’s the most handsome football player?

Tough question. I like Thomas Müller. He’s a great guy, friendly, he has a great sense of humour and gives funny interviews. He’s not the prettiest but smart and down-to- earth.

Chloe Nardin, France/Viva Paris

Where are you from and what’s the name of your hometown?

I live in Paris but I’m from the suburbs.

How old are you?

I’m 22.

What do you miss most about your country?

Stoned teenage years.

What has been the highlight of your career and where did it take place?

I do fashion design. Getting to participate in the creation of images through modeling is always a pleasure.

What is your favorite place in Paris and how do you feel about it?

My neighborhood, the 10th arrondissement is really eclectic. It makes me feel as if I owned the place, but also like a total stranger sometimes, which I love.

Who’s the most handsome football player?

I don’t know any, but definitely the ones with shaved hair designs.

Ester Monica Francisca Apelskog, Sweden/Marilyn Paris

Where are you from and what’s the name of your hometown?

I’m from Gothenburg, Sweden.

How old are you?

23.

What do you miss most about your country?

The food, especially meatballs. I know it’s a cliché! I also miss my hometown and its down-to-earth people. And of course my family and friends!

What has been the highlight of your career and where did it take place?

The campaign I did for Uniqlo in Tokyo. And I was in a nationwide TV commercial in Sweden. All my family and friends got to see it which was cool.

What’s your favorite place in Paris and how do you feel about it?

It must be the bridge Pont Neuf. You can sit down when it’s sunny and have a picknick. I put a little love lock there. And the Marais. I am staying there currently. I love the restaurants, the cafés, the shops. I had a delicious falafel there once.

Who’s the most handsome football player?

David Beckham, I like his tattoos and his cool attitude.

Read the full article in the new SEPP issue No. 9 available now at the newsstands.